3686 is returning in-person for the first time in over two years with a packed schedule of programming and networking opportunities. With just four weeks until kickoff, we continue our countdown by walking through the agenda and what to expect for your 3686 experience, taking place September 27-29 in Nashville. Tuesday, September 27  Stop by…

We are just over four short weeks away from kicking off 3686 in-person for the first time in over two years! As we continue our countdown to the event, taking place September 27-29 in Nashville, take a look into the venue where all of your connections will be made and where our $120,000 pitch competition…

Launch Tennessee periodically publishes essays written by entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters of the startup ecosystem here in Tennessee and across the southeast region, sharing thoughtful and unique observations and perspectives on the business landscape and the challenges they’re encountering. Today on the blog, we are joined by Launch Tennessee’s very own Capital Analyst. Post By:…

In honor of National Wellness Month, get to know the Tennessee-based startups who are leading the way when it comes to innovative approaches for the wellness industry. With roots from Memphis to Middle Tennessee, these Launch Tennessee portfolio companies and SBIR Matching Fund recipients are providing incredible outcomes with their products and services far beyond…

A LaunchTN Founder Story: Danielle Buntyon, the CEO and Founder of Jades Elevation, departed from corporate America to join the hemp industry as a processor in 2018. With the mission to bring craftsmanship to the hemp industry, Jades Elevation has since become an AgTech pioneer in Tennessee and was accepted into AgLaunch’s 2022 Cultivate Appalachia…

Founders, investors invited to Tennessee’s premier entrepreneurial festival  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 18, 2022) – This year’s 3686 will feature some of the country’s leading innovative and entrepreneurial voices and a partnership with Startup Showdown, Launch Tennessee announced Monday.  The Nashville-based nonprofit — which works to make Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation —…

One of two founder stories from LaunchTN’s recent partner trip to Johnson City, Tennessee. Special thanks to our friends at Sync.Space for connecting our team with these local companies. Good Batch Mama, based in Kingsport, is a family-owned and operated company that is passionate about helping others get back around the table for quality time…

Eligible Tennessee companies can apply from July 1 – August 15, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Release date: July 1, 2022) – Launch Tennessee is offering a matching grant of up to $300,000 to provide additional support to Tennessee companies who have won a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)  award…

One of two founder stories from LaunchTN’s recent partner trip to Johnson City, Tennessee.  RPL University, a startup based in Kingsport, has a mission to help students and recent alums create meaningful connections. In a time when many feel intimidated by the professional world, RPL pulls back the curtain and displays the most positive realities…